United Kingdom, Aug. 28 -- Shelley Fabares died after a battle with pneumonia.

The Coach star died in Los Angeles on Saturday (22.08.26) at the age of 82 with her family revealing she had suffered a brief illness prior to her passing. It has now been revealed the TV star was struck down by lung condition pneumonia, according to PEOPLE, following numerous health battles over the years including a diagnosis with autoimmune hepatitis and undergoing a liver transplant in 2000.

Shelley is survived by her M*A*S*H star husband Mike Farrell, and her stepchildren, and the family confirmed the sad news of her death in a statement which read: "[She was a ] source of love, strength, laughter, and comfort. She was a devoted wife, cherished stepmothe...